Technology
A number of websites, including X and CLOUDFLARE, have been hit by problems affecting internet infrastructure firm, Cloudflare. Thousands of users reported issues with X and other services to outage monitoring site Downdetector shortly after 11:30 GMT today. “Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue which potentially impacts multiple customers,” the company said in […]
Nigeria LNG and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have inaugurated an ultra-modern, specialised Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers for youth empowerment in innovations. The fully equipped ICT centre, located at Baptist High School in the city, was inaugurated as part of the close-out ceremony for the Human […]
ChatGPT-maker, OpenAI has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered web browser to challenge competitors like Google, which operates Chrome, the most popular browser in the world. ChatGPT Atlas does away with the address bar that is a key feature in search, with boss Sam Altman saying it was “built around ChatGPT” as the company made the […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a groundbreaking contactless biometric driver’s license system, marking a major leap in Nigeria’s digital transformation of motor vehicle administration. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja during the flag-off of the 2025 Ember Months Road Safety Campaign, themed “Tech Responsibility for Your Safety: Stop Distracted Driving.” […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and Meta Platforms Inc., parent company of Facebook and Instagram, have agreed to settle over the former’s $32.8 million fine and a series of compliance orders issued against the latter for alleged data privacy violations involving Nigerian users. The legal teams of both parties disclosed the development to Justice […]
Photo File: Facebook Logo Meta said today, it was activating so-called “teen accounts” with additional protections for adolescent Facebook and Messenger users worldwide, months after their deployment in major English-speaking countries. “We’ve placed hundreds of millions of teens in Teen Accounts across Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, and now we’re expanding them to teens around the […]
Global streaming giant Spotify has rolled out new measures to shield artists, songwriters, and producers from the growing misuse of artificial intelligence in the music industry. The company announced the policies in a statement today, saying the rise of AI tools has created both opportunities and threats for creatives. While some musicians are already experimenting […]
Top-selling carmaker Toyota opened its new high-tech village in Japan on Thursday, an experimental project to test autonomous driving and other futuristic developments. It is touted as a real-life setting in which to trial myriad inventions, from flying taxis to robot pets and drones that escort you home at night. Around 360 Toyota staff and […]
Britain and the United States have signed a sweeping technology pact aimed at deepening cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and civil nuclear energy, coinciding with U.S. President Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK. The “Tech Prosperity Deal” includes £31 billion ($42 billion) in investment commitments from top American firms, led by Microsoft, […]
Apple hosted its new hardware event today, releasing its iPhone 17 lineup, along with updates for the Apple Watch and AirPods. For the iPhone 17 models, updates included larger screens and an improved camera system, as well as the introduction of an ultra-thin iPhone Air that replaces the Plus model. iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and […]
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